12 Fashion Outfits That Look Wearable But Just… AREN'T In Real Life

The stars might look amazing in a deep V or a wide leg pant, but they come with their own risks when worn by us mere mortals. Check out why these fashion looks just don’t work IRL.

1. High Leg Swimsuits

These bad boys look SUPER hot in your Instagram pictures... but IRL you're more likely to spend most of the time unhooking a wedgie caused by the overly high cut at the bottom of the swimsuit. Add that to the fact your tan lines will be in a totally different place, and these are better for posing for pics like Vicky Pattison than actually wearing for a day by the pool. Picture: Fame Flynet

2. Palazzo Pants

These extra wide leg trousers - as modelled by the gorgeous Perrie Edwards- might look great from afar, but in real life those trouser legs would be sweeping up all of the cigarette butts outside your local Wetherspoons on a night out. Not ideal. Picture: Instagram

3. PVC Dresses

Aside from the fact that Rita’s PVC dress leaves absolutely NOTHING to the imagination (seriously, even Spanx wouldn’t help hide any imperfections in this number – luckily Ms Ora has a body to die for), imagine how much that little plastic dress would squeak while you walk – not to mention sitting on leather furniture or plastic chairs would be a BIG no no unless you want to get stuck! Picture: Getty

4. Deep V necklines

While Kim K looks UNREAL in her extreme deep-V outfit, having this much cleavage on show would get you srrrrrsly perved on by the local creeps – and we normal people don’t have minders to warn them off for us! That’s without the issue of excessive amounts of tit-tape to avoid any awkward wardrobe malfunctions…Picture: Insatgram

5. Platform Spike Heels

Ok, Gaga, we know you’re the queen of the RIDONKULOUSLY high heels but this is a tricky look for us. Trying to navigate the night bus in a pair of 8-inch stripper heels is probably a good recipe for a broken ankle or two – and even Gaga has taken a tumble a couple of times in her vertiginous heels.
Picture: Splash

6. Overlined Lips

Kylie Jenner may have mastered the art of overlining her lips to create the illusion of an extra plump pout, but whenever we try it, it just looks like we’ve whacked our lippy on in the dark without a mirror. Smudged lips are fine if you’ve been pashing that tall dark and handsome man you’ve had your eye on, but that’s the ONLY excuse for clown mouth in real life.

7. Extreme String Bikinis

LORDY. Amber Rose's dental floss bikini might make for a seriously saucy Instagram snap but just IMAGINE the wedgie that comes with wearing what equates to a piece of string and three postage stamp sized bits of material. And that's even without considering the fact you'd have to avoid making any sudden movements for fear of popping out of the thing. Picture: Instagram

8. Gelled Back Hair

The stars LOVE a slicked back down 'do for a posh awards ceremony, but pulling off Iggy's sleek hair in real life is a little more tricky. Unless you want to look like you've poured an entire tub of 48p hair gel onto your head or you just haven't washed your hair in about 5 weeks, this is a look best left to the pros. Picture: PA

9. OTT Sunglasses

Yes, they look good on the stars when they're sunning themselves in Barbados, but if you showed your boyfriend the new sunnies you'd bought and they looked like this pair Jessie J picked up, he'd probably ask if you'd been raiding Elton John's costume cupboard. They might be 'fun' but just… just don't. Picture: Twitter

10. Thigh High Boots

In theory, these are the perfect solution to the changeable spring weather - you can rock your shorts but your legs won't freeze. In reality, those babies will need pulling up every 15 seconds, they'll probably cripple your tootsies and you'll have to endure the 'Pretty Woman' jokes from your pals all day too. Picture: Rex

11. Capes

We ADORE the concept of a cape, whether it be a warm shawl type number or an added piece onto a nice evening dress, but let's be serious - we all saw what happened to Madonna at the BRITs. Rita Ora might pull off this tricky look but it's best to avoid all stairs/revolving doors/public transport for your own safety if you're planning to rock superhero chic. Picture: Splash

12. Intricate Swimsuits

They look incredible in photos but sunbathing in one of these contraptions is a bit of a minefield. Too many straps and you end up looking like a zebra or this particular number Rihanna's rocking would give you a delightful spotted tan pattern. Might as well just sunbathe under a colander if you like the uneven look and save these for the Instagram snaps instead of the beach. Picture: Instagram